Job Description:

Job Summary: 

Early childhood/primary school educator with classroom experience.

This position is for 1 year only. 

Responsibilities:

• Understand the developmental considerations, phases and patterns of growth of young children.
• Build deep relationships with students, families, faculty and staff to foster a culture of respect and belonging.
• Ensure the health, safety and well-being of children in the program by providing close supervision during all activities.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe classroom environment.
• Support the planning and implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum that supports and stimulates each childâ™s individual development.
• Assist in carrying out stimulating lesson plans promoting exploration, creativity, and discovery.
• Attend all required training, supervisory meetings and other professional development workshops.
• Engage in reflective supervision with the lead teacher.
• Participate in parent/teacher conferences, back to school night and parent meetings both during regular working hours and, at times, before and after regular working hours. 
• Work cooperatively with other teachers, counselors and administrators.

Competencies:

• Quickly adapt to changing circumstances and be flexible in work with students.
• Interact with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students, and parents required.
• Analytical skills required.
• Problem-solving skills required.
• Decision-making skills required.
• Attention to detail required.
• Organizational skills required.
• Computational skills required.
• Creativity required.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills required.
• Work independently and as part of a team required.
• Manage stressful situations required.
• Maintain confidentiality required.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines required.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Education, Experience or Certifications:

Education:    

• Associate's degree required.
• Bachelorâ™s degree preferred.

Experience:   

• Prior early childhood teaching experience preferred. 
• Experience working with a wide range of students from diverse backgrounds such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, learning abilities, class, language, and nationality. 

Technical Knowledge or Skills:

• Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion issues, and dynamics in the classroom and in developing healthy, supportive relationships with all students.
• Strong knowledge of course subject matter preferred.
• Knowledge of instructional methodologies preferred.
• Strong knowledge of child development preferred.
• Develop curricula, lesson plans, and assessment tools preferred.
• Use standard productivity software (Microsoft Office, calendar/scheduling software, etc.) required.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Move in and around the classroom/building to interact with students, faculty, staff, parents, and other members of the community.
• Move class-related equipment/tools, as appropriate, around school property.
• When appropriate, escort children from one classroom to another, in and out of the building during arrival and dismissal, and in an emergency situation.
• Demonstrate lessons, when appropriate.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Professional References Contact Information (3)

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